1966 Bristol 409 vs. 1965 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1966 Bristol 409 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 5,211 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Bristol 409 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Bristol 409 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1965 Ford Anglia. (37 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Bristol 409 should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Bristol 409 weights approximately 863 kg more than 1965 Ford Anglia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1966 Bristol 409 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 393 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1966 Bristol 409 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Anglia. 1966 Bristol 409 has automatic transmission and 1965 Ford Anglia has manual transmission. 1965 Ford Anglia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1966 Bristol 409 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Bristol 409 | 1965 Ford Anglia | |
Make | Bristol | Ford |
Model | 409 | Anglia |
Year Released | 1966 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5211 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 37 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 463 Nm | 70 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 737 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 45 L |